Job Description

Business Undergraduate Placement

Location:

This placement will be based at ROCKWOOL UK's main offices and production facility in Pencoed, Bridgend.

Are you ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

At ROCKWOOL, our products contribute to addressing many of society's biggest climate change challenges.


We take a naturally abundant material - volcanic rock - and transform in into products that make buildings more energy efficient, more resilient to fire, and better at keeping noise pollution out.

Join us and make a difference!

About the placement:

At ROCKWOOL UK we are on the lookout for the next generation of talent to join our Undergraduate Placement Programme. We have three amazing opportunities for students who are seeking business placement opportunities during the 26/27 academic year that will give them experience, exposure and insight into the world of work. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a global business that will give you experiences and skills that will be valuable in your future career. This will be a full-time placement that will begin in July 2026 and end in August 2027.


ROCKWOOL UK is committed in providing a rewarding and engaging experience that reflects "The ROCKWOOL Way" of working as well as demonstrating our common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

What you will be doing:

Working closely with ROCKWOOL UK employees, management and other key stakeholders to gain work experience and an understanding of a variety of business processes Getting exposure to areas including but not limited to operational management, finance, and technical consulting. Supporting business departments on a variety of business tasks as well as being part of a collaborative project with other undergraduates who are part of the programme Ensuring that business activities are conducted in line with "The ROCKWOOL Way"(our values) Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve targets and goals

Requirements:

Currently studying a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, Marketing or other relevant degree. Ability to prioritise and multi-task a variety of projects High attention to detail Comfortable working in a team as well as individually Strong written and spoken English skills Experience working with MS Office Packages - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. A positive and enthusiastic approach to learning new skills Must be able to commute daily to the Pencoed office

What we offer:

Competitive salary 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Company Pension Scheme (Aviva) Westfield Health Cashback Scheme Company Bonus Scheme Life Assurance X4 annual salary Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Who we are:

ROCKWOOL, founded in Denmark in 1937, is the world leader in stone wool solutions--transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that enrich modern living. We operate in 40+ countries with 12,000+ employees and 51 factories. Sustainability is central to our strategy: we support 11 UN SDGs (including SDG 14) and, through partnerships like the One Ocean Foundation and our Denmark SailGP sponsorship, work to raise awareness and accelerate solutions for ocean health.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.


At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as "The ROCKWOOL Way". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications is 30th November 2025. We aim to reach out to suitable candidates within 2 weeks of applications closing.